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PN53 YFU

2003 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,164 mi
Last recorded77,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YFU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 77,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 77,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,986 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 76,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 76,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,898 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf xenon headlight level link clip broken

Fail 23 Sep 2008 57,039 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf xenon headlight level link clip broken

Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,814 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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PN53 YFU is a 2003 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 YFU registered?

PN53 YFU is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is PN53 YFU safe to buy?

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